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Proskauer Rose LLP

Talking Trends with Blue Owl

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In Women in Private Credit: Talking Trends, we delve into the world of private credit through the lens of eminent women in the field — from professionals at the forefront of industry leadership to our own lawyers. Together,...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Stop Blaming the Parents! – The Scope of Parental Liability for a Subsidiary’s Contract

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Misbehaving children? Blame the parents, right? Not so in the corporate context, at least according to Manhattan Commercial Division Justice Robert R. Reed in a recent decision, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr., v....more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Purchases and Sales of an Incorporated Business: Asset Acquisitions and Stock Sales

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There are two primary ways to structure the taxable purchase and sale of an incorporated business.  The parties may engage in an asset acquisition, in which the buyer purchases assets directly from the target corporation....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Insights – April 2023 | Insights

This edition of Skadden’s quarterly Insights looks at the rising number of de-SPACed companies seeking Chapter 11 protection, the growth of a market designed to assume legacy liabilities, an effort to establish...more

A&O Shearman

Delaware Court Of Chancery Finds Buyer Assumed Post-Closing Liability In Connection With Seller’s Pre-Existing Settlement...

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On September 30, 2022, Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will of the Delaware Court of Chancery granted summary judgment to the seller of several cigarette brands, finding that the buyer was responsible pursuant to an asset purchase...more

King & Spalding

M&A, Real Estate and Other Transactions

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While sophisticated transaction parties have been aware for some time of the need to evaluate potential liabilities associated with PFAS compounds, EPA’s proposal to designate PFOS and PFOA as hazardous substances under...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Part 1: What You Need to Know About Amazon FBA Asset Purchase Agreement

In the U.S., most transactions involving the purchase of an Amazon FBA business involve the purchase of the business’ assets as opposed to the entirety of the business. These transactions are known as asset purchase deals and...more

White & Case LLP

M&A transaction terms: Comparing Africa to Europe

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Significant differences exist between terms that typically apply in M&A transactions in Africa and Europe - "Acquirers tend to view European markets as being more seller-friendly than African markets." Although the...more

McDermott Will & Emery

The New German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (With a View Across the Border)

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On 11 June 2021, the German Federal Parliament approved the draft bill on corporate due diligence in supply chains (Supply Chain Due Diligence Act), which was approved by the German Federal Council without any changes on 25...more

Goodwin

UK Supreme Court Decision On Parent Company Liability For Actions Of Subsidiary

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In February 2021, the UK Supreme Court handed down its judgment in Okpabi and others v Royal Dutch Shell Plc and another [2021] UKSC 3. The decision clarifies the position in relation to the liability of UK parent companies...more

World Law Group

[Webinar] The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Mergers and Acquisitions and Related Contracts - May 20th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT

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In the framework of the catastrophic impact of COVID-19 on business activities around the world, following topics will be addressed by panelist of different jurisdictions around the globe: (i) Contract enforcement, (ii)...more

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